Yorkshire based law firm Holden Smith has opened an office in Manchester as it expands operations to target further growth across the north west.

The firm’s new office – based at 111 Picadilly – will focus on growing its corporate and commercial offering and will be headed up by consultant, Neville Moore.

Moore will work closely alongside newly appointed commercial property executive, Colette Darlington and corporate solicitor Brittany Clarke, who will also be based in Manchester.

 Cofounder and director, James Smith, said: “Our corporate and commercial department has been hugely successful since our head of corporate and commercial, Rob Kelly, joined us a few years ago – and now we are keen to develop the team and department further by capitalising on and growing our business networks in and around Manchester.

“Manchester is an internationally recognised city, and one that we want Holden Smith to be a part of – and we couldn’t think of anyone better than Nev to help lead our growth there. With a law degree from Oxford and having trained at a Magic Circle firm, Nev is a highly accomplished corporate lawyer with an impressive track record delivering on complex transactional and advisory matters for clients, with a particular focus on corporate governance, private equity, and M&A.”

Commenting on joining Holden Smith, Neville Moore said: “I am delighted to be joining James and David on the next step of the Holden Smith growth journey as we grow the firm into Manchester. I have followed the firm’s journey and have been impressed with how it has developed in just under six years from start-up to a well-established firm with a turnover of £8.5million, and I’m pleased to join at such an exciting time to develop our corporate offer.”